Universal Credit

If you're claiming Univeral Credit or PIP and you're planning a holiday abroad, the DWP must be informed.

DWP holiday warning for anyone claiming Universal Credit or PIP

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Households urged to claim £1,000 in support before local deadlines hit

The Government says that thousands of children from struggling households had been missing out on free school meals

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Change to Help to Save scheme opens free cash eligibility to millions

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street to deliver her spring statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

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Universal Credit: health element changes and above-inflation rise news

Liz Kendall, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, leaves after attending the weekly Cabinet meeting of ministers at 10 Downing Street on March 18, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Government announces major changes to PIP and Universal Credit

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Housing Benefit to rise in April – here's how much more you could get

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Millions receiving Universal Credit can expect increases of £10 soon

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Households across the UK to receive up to £500 in cash support

New Year 2024: all the early DWP and HMRC benefit payment dates
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A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent of these have received financial help with presents

4 in 10 households have relied on generosity to get through Christmas

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UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

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The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

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DWP is urging Tax Credit customers to respond to their Universal Credit migration notices so they continue to receive benefits.

New Universal Credit warning to anyone who gets tax credits

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Thousands of households to receive £500 summer holidays payment

The money will people most in need

Families to get £200 via Household Support Fund - but funds are low

Martin Ingram Flowers (60) who broke his leg at work and was told by the DWP to quit his £40k a year job in order to claim benefits.

Watch: DWP told me to quit my job to claim benefits when I broke leg

DWP holiday warning to anyone claiming PIP or Universal Credit

If you're claiming Univeral Credit or PIP and you're planning a holiday abroad, the DWP must be informed.

DWP holiday warning to anyone claiming PIP or Universal Credit

More than 1,500 people in Wakefield have been stripped of their benefits during the ongoing switch to Universal Credit, new figures show.

More than 1,500 people in Wakefield lose benefits during Universal Credit switch
More than 1,500 people in Wakefield have been stripped of their benefits during the ongoing switch to Universal Credit, new figures show.
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What you need to know about the new Universal Credit rules

DWP have issued the warning to people claiming Universal Credit.

DWP warning to Universal Credit claimants who could be hit with penalty charges

Benefit fraud gang shower floor with £20 notes

Watch: Benefit fraud gang shower floor with £20 notes

The leap year may impact when people will receive Universal Credit payments

How the 2024 leap year could affect Universal Credit payments

Around 700,000 families who receive tax credits and no other qualifying benefits will receive their £299 Cost of Living Payment from today, February 16 2024, to help with everyday costs.

Final cost of living payment underway for people on benefits and tax credits

Dozens of celebrities join petition with anti-poverty charities

Find out if you are eligble for Cold Weather Payments.

Who is eligible for Cold Weather Payments?

Benefit claimants are now required to notify officials if they travel overseas, in a warning by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

DWP's holiday travel warning to people claiming Universal Credit and PIP

Universal Credit and other benefit payments will be paid earlier than expected during the Christmas period.

When will Universal Credit be paid during Christmas period

Parents who are out of work and claiming benefits will now have to spend twice as long each week looking for employment.

DWP confirms major change affecting thousands of parents on Universal Credit

People walk near the Jobcentre in Westminster.

DWP warning over Universal Credit changes coming in October

There are seven big money changes that could affect your wallet coming in September 2023 including Universal Credit and student loans shake-ups.

Cost of living: 7 money changes to be aware of in September 2023

Which? has revealed the cheapest place to get school uniform this year

Cheapest shop to buy school uniform revealed by Which?

Benefit claimants may find their payments arrive earlier than normal this month.

Universal Credit & benefit claimants hit by another payment change

Here are eight important money changes coming in August 2023.

8 money changes coming in August 2023 including Ofgem price cap

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are to be affected by new rules that have been introduced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) this week.

Universal Credit rule change launches this week - are you affected?

Sophie and Benjamin from Lupset have been waiting over six weeks for a refund from Morrisions.

Lupset couple left relying on food banks as they wait weeks for Morrisons refund

Michelle Hanney pictured riding a horse. (DWP/SWNS)

‘Disabled’ woman on benefits caught after horse riding photo found

If you claim benefits, including Universal Credit, you may find you get paid early next month due to the August bank holiday.

Full list of benefits that could be paid early next month

Universal Credit claimants will no doubt want to be aware of the rules for going abroad if they’re going on holiday this summer.

DWP explains rules around Universal Credit and going on holiday

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants are set to be hit by another payment shake-up this week.

Benefit claimants will be hit by another payment shake-up this week

Department for Work and Pensions figures show around 46,600 households in Wakefield are eligible to receive up to £900 in cost-of-living payments.

Tens of thousands of Wakefield households to receive support payment

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants are set to be hit by another payment shake-up this week. If you’re claiming benefits, you may find your payments arrive earlier than normal.

Universal Credit and benefit claimants have payment change coming up

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants are set to be hit by another payment shake-up this week. If you’re claiming benefits, you may find your payments arrive earlier than normal.

Universal Credit and benefit claimants hit by another payment change

Benefit claimants are now required to notify officials if they travel overseas, in a warning by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

DWP summer holiday warning to anyone on Universal Credit and PIP

A Universal Credit sign in the window of the Job Centre in Westminster.

Thousands could miss out on £301 cost of living payment - here’s why

Can benefits or universal credit debt be waived by DWP? Tribunal forces government to release appeal criteria

How to appeal DWP benefits debt repayments - criteria considered

Benefits payments earlier in April due to the May bank holiday (Photo: Adobe)

Thousands will receive benefits early this week- what you need to know

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